We specialize in making your wedding day and the whole planning process easy, stress-free, and just your style. The Prizing House is a unique wedding destination, brimming with rich character and old-world details. The brick structure was originally built in 1917 as a tobacco prizing house. Located in Cynthiana, Kentucky just outside Lexington and Georgetown, the all-brick exterior of The Prizing House is complimented inside with exposed brick walls and beams, the original hardwood floors, large chandeliers, and a variety of remarkable details.
Offering more than 5,000 square feet of space, The Prizing House can be configured to meet the needs of almost any group, including wedding receptions, business events, office parties, reunions, and more. We frequently host smaller weddings, as well as events of 300 or more guests.
We've been hosting weddings and receptions at The Prizing House for over a decade, so we know how to help make your day memorable, stylish, and fun. Our event coordinators help you with layout, timeline, and decor. Plus, the cool vibe of our restored tobacco warehouse and amazing furniture and accessories will be just the style you're looking for! Contact us for a tour and an estimate. We know you'll love The Prizing House the second you walk through our doors!
The staff at The Prizing House are amazing, especially Mandy! She made the planning process so easy and called me down many times when I had questions. Reviewed on 27-07-2023
Kristen Middleton(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Mandy and Nell Anne were both so professional and were there to manage the whole wedding day! The Prizing House staff was great to work with the entire time and treated us like family. Planning was a breeze and allowed me to focus on finishing up medical school without distraction. Thanks to them everything went seemlessly and was beautiful! All my guests thoroughly enjoyed their time, loved the food and drinks, and the venue. If we had to plan a wedding again, we would definitely go with Prizing House again. Thank you so much again for everything! - Kristen and Brett Middleton Reviewed on 08-05-2023
Omar Shoukry(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-01-2020 Mandy was the best! She took care of everything! From setup to the small things, made the day go so smooth and care free! Reviewed on 29-03-2020
Audrey Franzen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-11-2019 We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our reception. The staff was so attentive and helpful in making our night everything we could have dreamed of and more! Truly a gem in Cynthiana!! Reviewed on 08-02-2020
Taylor C.(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-09-2019 My husband and I got married at the Prizing House this past September, and I would absolutely recommend this venue! We had both our ceremony and reception at the Prizing House. Mandy and Nell Anne quickly replied to all e-mails during the planning process and truly helped us make sure all of the details were planned out as our day got closer and closer. We also loved how Mandy and Nell Anne really helped coordinate things the day of. We really didn’t have to worry about a thing and were truly able to sit back and enjoy our wedding day. The food was amazing, the staff was always attentive, and the space is absolutely beautiful! I cannot thank Mandy, Nell Anne, and the other Prizing House staff enough for making our day so special! Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Karissa Holbrook(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-05-2019 We had our wedding at the Prizing House and I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Nell Anne and Mandy go above and beyond to ensure that your wedding day is perfect. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the venue is gorgeous. I would recommend this venue for anyone looking for a classy and affordable venue! Reviewed on 13-03-2018
Karissa Anderson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-05-2019 We had our wedding at the Prizing House and I cannot say enough good things about this venue! Nell Anne and Mandy go above and beyond to make your wedding day the best day of your life. We had our wedding last October and our friends and family still talk about how memorable our wedding day was. The food is delicious, the venue is beautiful, and the staff is friendly. I recommend this venue for anyone who is looking for a venue that is both memorable and affordable! Reviewed on 10-03-2018
Elizabeth (bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-10-2012 We used the Prizing House in Cynthiana for our wedding and reception location. \rThe location used to be a skating rink that was turned into an event space by Nell Anne and Mandy Gossett. Walking into the building, you can't even tell it was a skating rink. The walls are dark and rich and the space is filled with antiques from around the area. \rThey have their own catering so you cannot bring outside catering but the food was absolutely amazing. For our reception we had three mini sliders consiting of a black and blue burger, a regular slider and a southwest slider. The meal also consisted of green beans and parmesian garlic potatoes. During the cocktail hour, we had chocolate cleminites and I think it was an artichoke dip on a blue tortilla chip. We were able to take some of our food home with us and it was amazing. Reviewed on 21-11-2012
Mandy Gossett-Thornton & Nell Anne Gossett (Owner)
Mandy and Nell Anne are the mother-daughter duo that co-own and operate The Prizing House in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Together, they have created a beautiful venue and magical experiences with the help of a talented and dedicated staff.